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Property Description
Enjoy the Lake Michigan breezes at this spectacular 9 bedroom 5.2 bathroom home Clarence A. Hemphill built for himself! Located at the eastern corner of Sheridan Road and Kenilworth Avenue, this amazing, oversized property boasts a beautiful front yard, an expansive side property and an attached three car garage. Featured in Architecture & Design Magazine and in many historical homebuilding articles, the staircase is a work of art and breathtaking. The craftmanship that went into the building details and moldings of the home is absolutely top notch and utterly one-of-a kind. When you step into the home, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming foyer. Your eyes are drawn to the ceiling as you can see all three floors of the spiraling staircase. Immediately you are led into the oversized formal living room and gracious dining room. Oh, if the walls could talk, they would share opulent times of entertaining and dining in haute couture style. The first floor has a paneled library or office and also a sun-filled kitchen that leads to an attached 3 car heated garage. The second floor boasts 4 large bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. There is a back stairwell that takes you to a separate second floor with 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms and a bathroom with peeks of Lake Michigan out the windows. The lower level boasts a recreation area, family room with bar and laundry room. The floor plans outline 6475 sq. ft of living area. You have to see this home to fully appreciate the incredible architectural details, large rooms, sun-filled spaces and timeless design. Clarence Hemphill built many homes on the north shore but clearly picked the best location and details in his own home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 54 Kenilworth Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,700,000
- Taxes: $48,436 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12682934
- Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Elevator, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Paneling
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 9
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Kenilworth
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: South east corner of Sheridan and Kenilworth Avenue
School Information
- School District: 38
- Midd School District: 38
- Elementary School: The Joseph Sears School
- Middle School: The Joseph Sears School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Partial
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Stone
- Exterior Const.: Stone
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Slate
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 4,601
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1937
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 115 x 165 x 107 x 165
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1937
- Tax Amount: $48,436.84
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5271050050000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 54 Kenilworth Ave
School Districts:Kenilworth School District 38, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Joseph Sears School 542 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2.9 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
54 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043 (MLS# 12682934) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,700,000 on September 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 54 Kenilworth Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kenilworth? You can browse all Kenilworth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

